Negroni

There are a few classic Italian cocktails, the Negroni is on that short list. It’s said to have originated in Florence as a twist to the Americano cocktail. It’s an aperitif which is meant to be enjoyed prior to dinner to stimulate the appetite {not that I have any problem with that}. And while I was in ROMA recently we did just that.

I think I lost count how many I enjoyed over the course of my trip after the second or third ; ) There’s just something magical about sipping a Negroni at a quaint Italian ristorante {like the one pictured below} waiting on your meal to arrive, people watching, chatting with your friends about the days goings on. It’s a perfect beginning to your meal.

I enjoyed them so much that when I returned back to reality ehem home I had to pick up a bottle of Campari straight away so I could re-create those delicious drinks at home.

Oh yum! Paula, do you think Aperol would work well in place of Campari here? I have an entire bottle of it from making my Sparkling Acres cocktail, and I’m wondering if this would be another great way to use it.

Personally I prefer mine stirred not shaken and with rind twisted over the top to release the oils. One of the things I like about this drink is the amazing variation you can get using different brands of sweet vermouths and gins. I’d highly reccomend Brokers Gin with Rosso Antico Formula